The Moho Collective ‘Arka’ Self-released themohocollective.com The Moho Collective is back, baby, opening its new instrumental EP “Arka” with “I’m a Real Boy.” It’s all funky sledgehammer drums and guitar, giving the finger to the apocalypse as the music careens out of your preferred listening device. This record shows off the band’s staggering talent and […]
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Thai Mii Up may have just been fate
Linda Seng believes in fate. A week after her beloved grandfather passed away, he came to her in a dream and gave her some numbers. In Seng’s culture, numbers are important, and her family was shocked that she did not immediately go out and play those numbers in the lottery. Lo and behold, her father […]
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Italian restaurant Fiorella finds fresh home in Public Market
If you’re opening a restaurant that focuses on fresh and local ingredients, is there a better location than the epicenter for fresh and local in town, the Rochester Public Market? Gino and Allison Ruggiero didn’t think so when they opened Fiorella (5 Rochester Public Market), a new, casual, Italian eatery. Gino worked through the kitchen […]
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Sushi and the sunset
Let’s just get this right out of the way: The view of downtown Rochester from Hattie’s Restaurant at the Strathallan (550 East Avenue) is not to be missed, especially as the sun sets. Standing on the rooftop — a cocktail in hand is optional — and gazing at our fair city as the day ends […]
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Alyssa Trahan
Alyssa Trahan sings as sweet and pretty as she looks. But despite the tow-headed pulchritude and innocence, Trahan swings it hard and is gunning for the majors. And she’s qualified, Jack. Already known in this region for her rockin’ country, and ready to prove that the talent matches the determination, the 19-year-old musician is hopping […]
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Concert Review: Air Traffic Controller, Mochester at Lovin’ Cup
With my valentine in tow, I traipsed out to Lovin’ Cup Friday night to see two bands. One I knew rather well — Mochester — and one I had never heard — Air Traffic Controller. This is where my curiosity and writing shines, according to my editor. And I have to agree; when I have […]
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Concert Review: Falling Hollywood at Lovin’ Cup
Saw quite an interesting band Saturday night at Lovin’ Cup. Interesting in its poppy meld of genres, interesting in the strength of its songwriting, interesting in its rhythm and lead guitar flip-flop, and interesting that all of that overshadowed the group’s growing pains. Hailing from Erie ,PA, Falling Hollywood came out with a reserved swing, […]
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The Barry Altschul Trio
When Barry Altschul takes one of his epic drum solos, he concentrates with all his might on…nothing. “If you think,” says Altschul, “you’re late. You have to trust your musicality.” Altschul has trusted his musicality in collaborations with many of the greatest artists in jazz. He’ll bring his current trio to Lovin’ Cup Sunday. Altschul […]
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Concert Review: Dub Land Final Show, Ghost Peppers at Abilene, Homegrown at Lovin Cup
After successfully shoehorning myself into two shows of the three I sought to attend this weekend, I’m left with one burning question: are all these ugly people getting laid? No, I kid. My real question is: how do you draw a crowd in this town? Begging? Milking social media? Lap dances? Friday night I thought […]
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Concert Review: Sycamore Four at Lovin’ Cup, Sharon Jones listening party at Record Archive
Ventured out in the cold in search of hot rock ‘n’ roll Friday night with the old lady and found what we were looking for at Lovin’ Cup. Not even a year old, Sycamore Four was there putting four on the floor when we arrived. Though a little less breakneck than some of the members’ […]
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Concert Review: Genesee Johnny, The Hi-Risers, Moistboyz
I love seeing bands play at The Beale on South Avenue, as they shoehorn themselves onto the windowsill the restaurant calls a stage. I braved the ass-chapping cold this past Thursday to catch Genesee Johnny and the River Rats. The last time I remember seeing Johnny, it was solo, foot-stompin’ Delta style with a cross-section […]
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Fowls
You say the words “math rock” and eyes often glaze over. It’s as if by definition you have to compute something or contribute to some higher understanding in lieu of simple listening enjoyment. But what happens when the components in the equation are melodic or angelic or narcotic? What happens when two core components are […]
